Many shippers contact us with questions about shipping insurance. To start, FedEx does not offer shipping insurance. FedEx offers additional declared value. So let’s get a better idea of the rules for FedEx declared value. FedEx Declared Value Cost for 2024 When you use FedEx declared value, the cost is…
UPS provides all packages automatically with $100 worth of liability for loss or damage. A shipper can declare a higher value for the shipment with an additional charge. With this in mind, UPS specifically states that UPS’s declared value is not insurance. What does UPS declared value cost? As mentioned…
FedEx defines a residential surcharge as a shipment addressed to a home or private residence. Including locations where business is conducted from home or a shipment in which the shipper designates the delivery address as residential. UPS and FedEx assess a higher price for residential addresses. In short, this additional…
As a business owner, the most important thing about a cardboard shipping box is that it safely gets your products to your customers. You want your box quality to withstand the shipping and transportation process. When shipping with FedEx and UPS, how can you ensure your boxes won’t get crushed…
Have you looked at your UPS agreement? When was the last time you compared the agreement discount rates to an actual invoice charge? How can you approach a UPS shipper agreement negotiation with confidence? Most shippers find agreements too complex or structured in a way that is too confusing to…
